Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls are a power-packed healthy snack that taste like pumpkin pie! Easy to make with wholesome ingredients – they are the perfect fall snack.

Fall is in the air and these Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls are the perfect healthy treat to snack on all week long!

Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls taste like pumpkin pie in snack form. These no-bake energy balls are made in a food processor with real pumpkin puree, nuts, and pumpkin spices. They are vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and oil-free.

What Are Energy Balls?

Energy balls, also known as bliss balls or energy bites, are sweet no-bake treats made with healthy ingredients that are high in energy and protein. Most energy balls use dates as the base. Dates are a great source of plant-powered energy, they help bind all the ingredients together thanks to their sticky texture, and they add the perfect amount of natural sweetness!

Energy balls take five minutes to make and are a great option for on-the-go snacks and breakfast options. The flavor possibilities are endless! My Peanut Butter Date Energy Balls are another favorite – they taste like a healthy peanut butter cup!

Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

• Ready in 5 minutes – just mix all the ingredients together and roll into a ball. That easy!
• Made with superfood ingredients – oats, pure pumpkin, pecans.
• Pumpkin pie in bite size form – all the flavors of pumpkin pie in ball form!

Ingredients Needed

• Oats – I use rolled oats, but quick oats will also work. If you have a serious gluten allergy, use certified gluten-free oats.
• Pumpkin puree – from a can. Make sure you get pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
• Pecans – pecans and pumpkin are a great flavor pairing. If you don’t have pecans, you can substitute walnuts or almonds.
• Almond butter – this adds a creamy element. You can substitute for another nut or seed butter such as peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
• Maple syrup – the all natural sweetener which also adds a delicious maple flavor.
• Ground flaxseed – adds a boost of nutrients to these energy balls! Flaxseed is rich in fiber and loaded with omega-3 fatty acids.
• Hemp seeds – a great source of plant protein. If you don’t have hemp seeds, you can substitute with chia seeds or simply leave it out.
• Pumpkin pie spice – adds pumpkin pie flavor.
• Vanilla extract – to add a depth of flavor.
• Salt – just a pinch to enhance all the flavors.
• Vegan white chocolate chips – this is optional, but I like to drizzle some melted white chocolate on top for presentation and an extra touch of sweetness. I use these vegan white chocolate chips from Enjoy Life.

How To Make Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls in 2 Easy Steps

1. To a food processor, add the oats, pumpkin puree, pecans, almond butter, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and salt. Process this mixture until it starts to come together. If it’s not coming together and is still crumbly, you may need to add a teaspoon of water. The mixture should stick together when you form it into a ball with your hands.
2. Scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls. If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate and dust with pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!

How To Store Energy Balls

Store energy balls in the fridge for about one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months (let them thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying).

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